ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former UNM running back Andrew Henry saw his college football career end earlier than what he was hoping for. Henry was told at the start of this past season by UNM compliance that he did not have any eligibility left. It was a surprise to Henry who only played two games in the 2023 season due to injuries. Fast forward to Monday of this week. Henry was given new hope. The NCAA board voted to appeal a ruling that gave Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia more eligibility but the board also granted a blanket waiver for junior college athletes in Pavia's position. Pavia sued the NCAA, arguing that the organization violated antitrust laws, counting an athlete's junior college years against overall NCAA eligibility. The belief is that it restricts a junior college athlete's ability to profit from name, image and likeness. Just like Pavia, Henry's journey started on the junior college level. The new rule by the NCAA applies those who played during the 2024 season. Remember, Henry missed that season because he was told he was ineligible. He wants to know why he did not get the 2023 season back, since he did not play enough games to consider it a season. Henry wants UNM compliance to push an appeal for him, but said after a meeting at the compliance office on Monday, they are not willing to push for him. Henry wants the same favor that Pavia received. "They changed the rules of college football," said Henry. "Instead. mine is actual. I was given wrong information from compliance and staff, a good reason to give an exception, but his is he just wanted an opportunity to keep playing." Henry is not sure if he will get another college opportunity and has a girlfriend and nine month old child to support. In the meantime, Henry said he will get ready for NFL Pro Day at UNM in March and try to pursue a professional opportunity, if he gets the chance. "Keep pushing. I keep pushing. I keep pushing. I never expected to have to go through this way, but I do got a deeper belief and I do understand that everything happen for a reason," said Henry. "I think my story is just a testimony to keep going."